Central Asia changes in progress

04 Oct 2016

Asia Pacific

Creating a Secure Organisation

Anna Walker

Central Asia: Changes in Progress?

After 26 years of authoritarian rule, Uzbekistan's President Islam Karimov died in early September, leaving no clear succession plan in place. Against a backdrop of intense pressure on Central Asian economies amid low oil and gas prices, Karimov's death raises questions about the stability of the country and the wider region.

Key themes

Security implications: how is Karimov's death likely to affect the short-term security situation?

Succession scenarios: how will the post-Karimov era look in Uzbekistan? Will conditions for foreign business change?

Economic pressures: what do regional governments' efforts to diversify their economies mean for business?

Authors

Anna Walker, Associate Director

Eimear O'Casey, Associate Analyst

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